by - March 7, 2012 4:02 pm
Now that’s a lot of smack
On its 10th birthday, the Kiss a Pig gala broke a record. Organizers of the American Diabetes Association fundraiser, widely known as one of the most successful benefits in Northwest…
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by - March 7, 2012 3:46 pm
A Birds of Prey Exhibition to Benefit the Arkansas Native Plant & Wildlife Center
Thunder TV, The Fort 94.5 FM and Old Fort Harley-Davidson proudly present: A Birds of Prey Exhibition to Benefit the Arkansas Native Plant & Wildlife Center (Immediately following lunch of…
by - March 7, 2012 3:29 pm
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by - March 7, 2012 3:25 pm
“Is Franchising Right For Me?”
Lunch and Learn: Is Franchising Right For Me? Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM Fianna Hills Country Club Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch) FREE TO UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MEMBERS * Learn…
by - March 7, 2012 1:44 pm
Springdale commits to finish trails
Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse recently admitted the city is playing catch-up with its neighbors Fayetteville and Bentonville in providing trail access to its residents. “My own three kids go…
by - March 7, 2012 10:29 am
Walmart to expand self-checkout format
Every second Walmart spends $12 million in cashier wages, which has prompted the retail giant to expand its self-checkout format this year, according to Charles Holley, Walmart’s chief financial officer….
by - March 7, 2012 9:22 am
Tyson Foods raises hunger awareness at home
Tyson Foods continues to fight hunger across America, but Saturday (March 10) the meat giant will share that message at home with a 9:30 a.m. press conference at the University…
by - March 7, 2012 8:36 am
Tyson recalls pizza toppings
Tyson Prepared Foods in South Hutchison, Kansas is recalling about 12,060 pounds of pizza topping products because of mislabeling. The Food Safety Inspection Service notice of recall indicates the packages…
by - March 7, 2012 7:31 am
Pennel sidestepped shortcut and found real success
FAYETTEVILLE — Local designer Leslie Pennel imbues her designs with the same elements of inventiveness and whimsy as her dreams. “I want to get an RV, set up my sewing machines…
by - March 7, 2012 7:06 am
Fort Smith board changes trash service rules
On Tuesday night (Mar. 6), in front of a standing-room-only crowd, Fort Smith city directors narrowly voted to restore manual trash collection in the Park Hill East neighborhood. In 2010,…
by - March 6, 2012 11:41 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Retail beef and chicken prices move higher
Chicken The chicken processing margin averaged zero cents a pound, 13-cents better than a year ago. Broiler egg sets were down 5.5% to 195.2 million eggs. Heads slaughtered declined 4.8%…
by - March 6, 2012 10:02 pm
Arkansas Henry Award winners announced
WEST MEMPHIS — Officials with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism presented the annual Henry Awards during the closing banquet of the 38th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism….
by - March 6, 2012 5:58 pm
Arkansas’ tourism economy performed well in 2011
WEST MEMPHIS — University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck received Tuesday (Mar. 6) a clear order from Gov. Mike Beebe. In his remarks during the final day of the 38th…
by - March 6, 2012 5:19 pm
Fashionistas hit stores for Shopping Night Out
FAYETTEVILLE — Local and visiting fashionistas carried clothes to the dressing rooms by the armloads Monday night (March 5) as boutiques across town held after-hour specials to celebrate Shopping Night…
by - March 6, 2012 4:29 pm
Oklahoma Court reverses 2010 verdict against Tyson Foods
Tyson chicken growers in McCurtain County, Okla. won’t get the $10 million settlement they had hoped until Tyson Foods gets a new day in court. The Oklahoma Supreme Court on…
by - March 6, 2012 4:13 pm
Liberty Bank of Arkansas Breaks Ground on New Center
Increased loan demand and a jump in deposits played a part in decision to go ahead with new facility.
by - March 6, 2012 3:35 pm
Designer spins a living for poor in India
FAYETTEVILLE — For most people, fashion is about personal style, nights out on the town or simple functionality. But for JOYN India, it’s about providing a livelihood for impoverished people on…
by - March 6, 2012 3:30 pm
TCW Editorial: Mostly ‘For,’ a little ‘Against’
On March 13, Fort Smith voters will consider the extended use of a 1% sales tax that will refinance bonds, pay for the issuance of new bonds and support operations…
by - March 6, 2012 3:29 pm
Washington Regional nurse wins national award
FAYETTEVILLE – Terri Church, a clinical nurse specialist at Washington Regional, has been named CNS Educator of the Year by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), an organization…
by - March 6, 2012 3:06 pm
Liberty Bank breaks ground on new facility
Liberty Bank of Arkansas is set to build a new banking center at the corner of Joyce Boulevard and Vantage Drive in Fayetteville. Bank officials broke ground Tuesday afternoon, (March….